Famous graduates from UT-Austin's film school

Check out some of the famous actors and directors who graduated from the school.

By By Joshua Fechter

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Actor Matthew McConaughey is putting the acting skills he learned at UT-Austin's film school to good use.

The UT graduate was spotted giving a pep talk to the Longhorns after their back-to-back losses to BYU and UCLA. Spoiler alert: he busts out with his classic chest-beating move a la 'Wolf of Wall Street.' A couple of times, actually. (Check out the video here.)

He might be the only celebrity who delivered a motivational speech to the team, but he's not the only Hollywood star who can call himself a Longhorn. Click through the slideshow to see some of the famous actors and directors who graduated from the school. less

Actor Matthew McConaughey is putting the acting skills he learned at UT-Austin's film school to good use.

The UT graduate was spotted giving a pep talk to the Longhorns after their back-to-back losses to BYU ... more

Director Robert Rodriguez graduated from the University of Texas at Austin's film school.

Director Robert Rodriguez graduated from the University of Texas at Austin's film school.

Director Robert Rodriguez graduated from the University of Texas... Photo-6671658.90860 - San Antonio Express-News

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A poster for Robert Rodriguez's upcoming film, 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.'

A poster for Robert Rodriguez's upcoming film, 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.'

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A poster for Robert Rodriguez's upcoming film, 'Sin... Photo-6671659.90860 - San Antonio Express-News

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Director Wes Anderson, who helmed movies such as 'Rushmore,' 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' honed some of his quirky style at UT's film school.

Pictured, Anderson (L) and actor Jason Schwartzman, at the screening of 'Grand Budapest Hotel' during the 2014 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at the Paramount Theatre on March 10, 2014 in Austin, Texas. less

Director Wes Anderson, who helmed movies such as 'Rushmore,' 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' honed some of his quirky style at UT's film school.

Actor Eli Wallach, who starred in 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' and 'The Magnificent Seven,' walked through the halls of UT's film school. He died at age 98 on June 24, 2014, with some 100 movies to his credit, including several made while the actor was in his 90s. less

Actor Eli Wallach, who starred in 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' and 'The Magnificent Seven,' walked through the halls of UT's film school. He died at age 98 on June 24, 2014, with some 100 movies to his ... more